Teachers K-8 - Alaska Virtual Academy

Releasing possibility, changing lives

Founded in 1999, K12, Inc. is a company committed to excellence in education. K12 is a curriculum development company and provides management services to public charter schools throughout the United States. The company has developed an excellent curriculum and instructional tools to help give students a great education. We have become the leader in providing individualized, one-to-one learning solutions to students from kindergarten through high school across the country and around the world. These solutions have literally changed lives and opened up possibilities for many children. The company's unique programs combine online technology with traditional content and the world's best teaching methods. It's all about removing the barriers that keep children from reaching their true, individual potential-it's what gets us jumping out of bed in the morning to come to work. Each year, we help tens of thousands of students reach out toward their true personal possibility. Education is delivered several ways to charter schools, school districts and to home school environments. "Online learning through virtual schools is one of the most important advancements in attempting to rethink the effectiveness of education in the United States. The virtual school provides access to online, collaborative and self-paced learning environments-settings that can facilitate 21st Century skills. Today's students must be able to combine these skills with the effective use of technology to succeed in current and future jobs." (The North American Council for Online Learning and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, November 2006).

Teachers K-8 - Alaska Virtual Academy

Our Teachers are responsible for ensuring that students achieve mastery of learning objectives. They provide guidance, instruction and support, manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12’s interactive lessons and daily assessments and they work actively with students and parents to advance each child’s learning. Regular education teachers report to the Virtual Program Director.

Teaching in a virtual charter school requires a strong educational background and a firm commitment to our innovative model. This will ensure that all of our teachers can provide constant support and face-to-face meetings if necessary to our families.

As part of their regular teaching responsibilities, teachers are expected to fulfill duties in the following areas:

Planning and Preparation

• Learn the curriculum in its entirety for assigned grade levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the state standards and how both align with the K12 curriculum.
• Understand overall diversity of assigned families and individual characteristics of students/parents

Instruction and Student Achievement

• Make placement and promotion decisions.
• Support parents with student curricular and instructional issues.
• Responsible for student academic progress and attendance.
• Conduct conferences with parents/responsible adults and students.
• Individualize instruction to help each student achieve K12 curricular objectives. 
• Collect and review work samples. Grade work, as appropriate.
• Alert administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress.
• Maintains regular contact with students and families

Virtual Classroom Environment

• Create and manage home office.
• Implement school policies and procedures.
• Organize social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of one virtual club.
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with assigned families.
• Support parents with school set-up and logistics questions.
• Support parents with set-up and maintenance of their teaching environment.
• Support parents and students through basic computer troubleshooting.

Professional Responsibilities

• Collaboration with peers.
• Build community by contributing to school message boards, newsletter and events.
• Travel to and participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Support the school administration with student recruitment activities.
• Support the national network of teachers in K12.

Additional responsibilities for teachers assigned to Middle School students:

• Interact regularly with students via phone and email communication.
• Initiate and coordinate student clubs or teams.

• 5+ years of teaching experience
• Alaska state teaching certification
• Meet state's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in an alternative or charter school environment preferred
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
• Flexible schedule with the ability to travel throughout the state on a limited basis
• Experience in a charter school or school of choice environment preferred
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)

Benefits:
In return for your hard work, Alaska Virtual Academy and K12 offers an attractive compensation package and an outstanding benefits package.

To Apply:
To respond to the Teaches, K-8 opportunity, please go to:  https://administaff.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=54635